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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.64, 11,200.98 and 3,305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.64, 11,200.98 and 3,305.06 is: 4,958.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.64 : 11,200.98 = 3,305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.64/11,200.98 = 3,305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.64x = 11,200.98 × 3,305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.64x = 37,019,910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,019,910.96/7,465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.71

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